Differential Treatment and Outcomes for Patients With Heart Attacks in Advantaged and Disadvantaged Communities

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Analyzes geographic disparities in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) access, treatment, and outcomes among patients with acute myocardial infarction in California using 2006-2020 patient data. Compares mortality, readmissions, same-day PCI, distance to PCI, and more by neighborhood disadvantage status. Highlights factors associated with neighborhood disadvantage including race, ethnicity, and rurality.

Yu-Chu Shen, Nandita Sarkar, Renee Y. Hsia

Journal of the American Heart Association, 12(17), e030506

08/2023

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Access · Cardiovascular disease · Emergency department and urgent care services · Health disparities · Healthcare quality · Mortality · Racial and ethnic groups · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · California